Impulse opens at Knoebels
ELYSBURG - The suspense ended Saturday at Knoebels Amusement Resort as the Impulse roller coaster did indeed open to the public on opening day of the park's 79th season of operation.Brian Knoebel, one...
View Article375 riders show up for AAOA benefit ride
BURNSIDE - The first community benefit ride at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area was a rousing success, organizers said Saturday.Operations manager Dave Porzi reported 375 riders came to the...
View ArticleZalar: Address problems with countywide approach
Editor's note: One in a series of interviews with the eight candidates for Northumberland County commissioner. SHAMOKIN - George L. Zalar has served as a Coal Township commissioner for 15 years, and...
View ArticleGeorge Zalar Bio Box
George L. Zalar Age: 45 Residence: Coal Township Family: Married for 15 years to Amy (Kuzmick) Zalar. Two children, Blake and Elizabeth. Occupation: President/business agent for Ironworkers Local 404....
View ArticleThis ride is 'golden'
ELYSBURG - One of my favorite movies of all time is the original version of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" starring Gene Wilder. The plot centers on five youngsters who find golden tickets...
View ArticleLive entertainment: past, present and way of future?
On a rainy April evening in Paris, I went to the theater. I had a free ticket that I'd picked up at work, at the ticket office at my university where students (and teachers) can get discounts and...
View ArticleRepublicans maintain lead in voter registrations
SUNBURY - Republicans hold a lead of 2,760 over Democrats in voter registrations, according to a pre-primary election report issued by the Northumberland County Board of Elections.Prior to the 2014...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Sunday, April 26, 2015
Walk planned at watershedARISTES - A naturalist from Tuscarora State Park will conduct a walk at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Roaring Creek watershed. The hike is 8½ miles in length and moderate...
View ArticleShamokin, MCA lead divisions in Week 9 of Stock Market Game
There was no change in either division as Shamokin Area High School continues to hold the lead in week nine of the annual EconomicsPennsylvania Stock Market Game Challenge for area middle and high...
View ArticleLocal man mistaken for Lincoln assassin
HARRISBURG - Having a close physical resemblance to fugitive assassin John Wilkes Booth nearly cost the life of a Union Army veteran of Pottsville in the days following the end of the Civil War.Jacob...
View ArticleFor the Record: Sunday, April 26, 2015
Marriage licensesCharles Jeff Rubendall to Candice Ann Lapachinsky, both of 345 Hemlock Lane, Elysburg. Issued April 23.Kevin M. Kohlepp, of 423 W. Market St., Trevorton, to Kristen Friel, of 2 O'Brien...
View ArticleHonor Roll: Southern Columbia Area High School
CATAWISSA R.R. - The Southern Columbia Area High School has announced its distinguished and regular honor roll for the third marking period of the 2014-15 school year. Students named to the...
View ArticleMillett weighs in on prison, property tax and more
Mike Millett, who considers himself a "people person," believes his personality, ability to work with others and experience in rehabilitating criminals make him a good candidate for Northumberland...
View ArticleNoteworthy: Monday, April 27, 2015
Skin cancer screenings at G-SACH COAL TOWNSHIP - More than 3 million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. In an ongoing attempt to address this growing health issue,...
View ArticleHonor roll: Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School
COAL TOWNSHIP - The honor roll for the third marking period has been announced for Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School.Distinguished honorsSeniors - Jessica Delong, Dakota Maneval, Regina Perez and...
View ArticleDistrict Court: Monday, April 27, 2015
The following landlord/tenant claims were filed in magisterial district court: Hugh A. Jones, Mount Carmel Twin Management, of Mount Carmel, against Jason Issermoyer and Stephanie Issermoyer, both of...
View Article175 years of faith at Trinity Lutheran
SHAMOKIN - In his homily to the faithful of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Rev. Robert Driesen, bishop of the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, spoke about two kinds...
View ArticleMyron Turlis biography
Myron TurlisAge: 58Residence: Lifelong Kulpmont resident.Family: Wife, Linda; grandson, Austin; son, Brian; daughter-in-law, Sarah.Occupation: Owner of Turlis Sewer and Drain Cleaning Company, 29...
View ArticleDietrick must pay $75 per month in fines on bench warrant
SUNBURY - A man who falsely identified himself as his brother was back in court Monday morning on an emergency bench warrant.Brian Dietrick, 44, of 7 S. 19th St., Ashland, was given a five-day purge...
View ArticlePolice: Tharptown man waved gun at people in private lot
THARPTOWN - A 43-year-old Tharptown man has been charged with allegedly pointing a loaded handgun at several people including a Shamokin man who also was cited in connection with the April 18...
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